Join us for our April Book Club gathering as we dive into Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor, a bold, imaginative, and thought-provoking novel that opens up fascinating questions about identity, storytelling, power, and who gets to shape the narratives that define us. This month’s discussion promises to be rich, layered, and engaging, with plenty for us to unpack together in community.
📅 April 24, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM EST
💻 Via Zoom
(Zoom link will be shared with all registered attendees)
About the Book
Death of the Author is a compelling and original novel that plays with the boundaries between author and text, fiction and reality, control and creation. At once intimate and expansive, the novel invites readers into a world where storytelling itself becomes part of the plot, raising powerful questions about ownership, voice, and the complicated relationship between writers and the worlds they create.
As the story unfolds, readers are asked to consider not only what a story means, but who has the authority to interpret it, reshape it, and claim it. With her signature brilliance, Nnedi Okorafor brings together layered characters, speculative elements, and emotional depth to create a reading experience that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.
This is the kind of book that sparks conversation from many angles, including craft, identity, imagination, and the role of the author in a world where stories can take on lives of their own.
What to Expect
During our discussion, we will explore:
Themes of authorship, identity, and creative power
The relationship between writers and the stories they tell
How fiction can challenge ideas about control, meaning, and legacy
Nnedi Okorafor’s use of imagination, structure, and layered storytelling
The emotional and intellectual questions the novel raises for readers
Who Should Join?
Everyone is welcome, whether you have been with us for years or this will be your very first meeting. If you enjoy bold fiction, layered storytelling, speculative ideas, or books that leave you thinking long after the final page, this discussion is for you.
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